Philippines Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Philippines visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (S$0)
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 14 days
- Visa required?
- Indian passport holders for tourism/business (since 8 June 2025)
- Arrival card
- eTravel (etravel.gov.ph) — free, within 72 h before arrival
Do you need a visa for Philippines?
Travellers from 150+ countries 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Israel etc. India & China: 14 days (from 2025–26); Indians with valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Australia/Canada/Singapore visa: 30 days. Brazil & Israel 59 days. can generally enter Philippines without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Indian nationals can now apply fully online at the official evisa.gov.ph - no embassy visit needed. Even better: Indians get 14 days VISA-FREE entry (since 8 June 2025), or 30 days visa-free if they hold a valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Australia/Canada/Singapore visa. Singapore passport holders get 30 days visa-free.. Indian passport holders for tourism/business (since 8 June 2025)
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from 150+ countries 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Israel etc. India & China: 14 days (from 2025–26); Indians with valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Australia/Canada/Singapore visa: 30 days. Brazil & Israel 59 days. do not require a visa for Philippines for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Bureau of Immigration Philippines) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Philippines visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry
Official fee: Free (S$0)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Time to verify
- N/A
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- https://etravel.gov.ph
Who needs it: Indian passport holders for tourism/business (since 8 June 2025)
Visa-free: 150+ countries 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Israel etc. India & China: 14 days (from 2025–26); Indians with valid US/UK/Schengen/Japan/Australia/Canada/Singapore visa: 30 days. Brazil & Israel 59 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond stay
- Confirmed hotel booking
- Proof of financial capacity
- Return/onward ticket
Arrival card: eTravel (etravel.gov.ph) — free, within 72 h before arrival
Extra charges: eTravel registration (free) required within 72 hours before arrival
Beware fake eTravel sites; the official one is free.
Source: Bureau of Immigration Philippines · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa
Official fee: Approx. US$40 single / US$60+ multiple (varies by embassy)- Validity
- 3 months from issue
- Max stay
- 59 days (extendable)
- Time to approval
- 7-12 working days (single entry); 15-21 working days (multiple entry)
- Processing time
- 7-12 working days (single entry); 15-21 working days (multiple entry)
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.gov.ph
Who needs it: Visa-required nationals and those wanting stays beyond the visa-free period; applied online
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- One 2x2 inch colour photo taken within last 6 months
- Confirmed return/onward ticket
- Proof of financial capacity
- Hotel accommodation
- No derogatory immigration record
Arrival card: eTravel
Extra charges: eTravel registration (free); eVisa fee paid online during application
e-Visa portal: evisa.gov.ph for eligible nationalities.
Source: Philippine Embassy (DFA) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa-Free Entry (30 days, AJACSSUK visa-holders)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- N/A
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- https://etravel.gov.ph
Who needs it: Indian (and other) nationals holding a valid American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Valid AJACSSUK visa
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of funds
Extra charges: eTravel registration (free)
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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